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Worker awarded €18,000 for forced retirement
A factory worker has been awarded €18,000 by the Labour Court after being told he could not continue working past the age of 65.
Emily SheppardEmployment Consultancy Manager- Equality & Diversity
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Employee awarded €50,000 after being denied part-time hours
A recent decision by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) awarded €50,000 in compensation to a new mother who was denied a request for part-time hours following her return from maternity leave.
Emily SheppardEmployment Consultancy Manager- Equality & Diversity
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New gender balance regulations for Irish listed companies
The European Union (Gender Balance on Boards of Certain Companies) Regulations 2025 have now been implemented into Irish law, introducing new legal obligations for listed companies regarding gender representation at board level.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Equality & Diversity
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Gender pay gap reporting: 7 things you need to know
In June 2025, businesses around Ireland with 50 or more employees gathered gender pay gap data on a ‘snapshot’ date of their choosing. As a business owner, it’s important to know whether this requirement applies to you, and to be ready for the reporting deadline if it does.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Equality & Diversity
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Gender pay gap reporting: new portal and updated timeline announced
The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality has announced that a gender pay gap reporting portal will be launched later this year, in autumn 2025.
Moira GrassickChief Operating Officer- Equality & Diversity
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General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024
On 15 January 2025, the Irish Government published a General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024. The draft Bill is still in the very early stages of development, and there are likely to be further edits and additions to what has been published so far.
Peninsula TeamPeninsula Team- Equality & Diversity